26 Long Replacement Leaf Spring for 4,500 lbs Axle and Lift Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer

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I was wanting to see what the correct leaf spring was to fit a Lippert Axle Item# V000296044, Capacity 4400lbs, Axle Serial #001862173. Im wanting to upgrade leaf springs current stock spring look pretty flat, trying to level out 5th Wheel RV when towing. Also, is there any other options to raise the 5th Wheel RV Ride Control Product?.

asked by: Ron T

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I have a set of leaf springs for your Lippert Axle they are 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long item # e27SR. You will want to measure the spacing on your mounting brackets to confirm compatibility. The length from center of spring eye to center of spring eye is 26".

There are a couple options for raising your 5th Wheel. The first is an axle flip using the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-384-00. This moves your trailer's leaf springs to the top of your axle. It is for 2-3/8" diameter axles and works with double-eye leaf springs only.

Another option is the Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade item # LC1565391. This system improves your ride by dampening road shock and also raises your trailer 2". You must have double-eye springs. I have attached videos for both systems.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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If your eye diameter is 9/16 of an inch, then I recommend the Redline #e27SR leaf spring. I would double check the other measurements listed for this spring to ensure fit on your trailer, but this will work for your higher axle capacity and…

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Answer 2

The manufacturer of #e27SR is Universal Group and the arch measures 4-1/4 inches high. I've attached a photo for you to see.

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Answer 3

It sounds like you have done everything possible on the tow vehicle side to reduce the up-and-down porpoising you noted, so I suggest checking out the trailer's suspension. Leaf springs do wear out and lose their weight-carrying capacity and…

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The CE Smith U-Bolt Kit #CE23003 will fit your 3" round Dexter 4400lb axle. The U-bolts are 7" long. The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e27SR uses 6 leaves that are 3/8" thick which will make the spring pack 2-1/4"…

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Answer 5

In terms of lengh and capacity the best option we have is the 4,500 axle part #e27SR which is 26 inches long and is a 6 leaf setup. Springs tend to stretch a little bit over time so your old ones measuring 26-1/4 inches would be ideal for this…

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Answer 6

We have a 4,500 lb axle leaf spring part #e27SR which would give you a slightly stiffer ride without being too overly rated.

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Answer 7

With trailer leaf spring replacement you want to go with at least the same weight capacity as the axle with going a little bit over being acceptable. Next you'll want to match the length as best as possible while keeping in mind that leaf springs…

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Answer 8

Possibly a bit; it just depends on the height of your current equalizers. The Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers - Double Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 6K to 8K #LC279688 measure 4 inches tall from bottom to top bolt hole, so if you use the same shackle…

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Answer 9

You can use the 25-1/4" 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles #e44SR to replace your current leaf springs that measure 26" from eye to eye. What happens is that leaf springs will stretch out and flatten over time. So if your…

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Answer 10

You could do that, but in order to get the height increase, you'll also need to go with taller front and rear spring hangers. For instance, if your current equalizers are 2 inches high, and you switch to the #TREQ310 equalizer which would add two…

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Answer 11

Good question, and what happens is that leaf springs elongate over time, and since you mentioned you got measurements of 25-1/2 inches from center eye to center eye and 26 inches under partial load, the best option for leaf springs really is the…

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Answer 12

The typical springs for the AL-KO 4,400 axles are one of two lengths. If you have the 25-1/4 inch length, then you will want the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles #e28SR, but if you have the 26 inch springs, you will want the 6-Leaf…

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26 Long Replacement Leaf Spring for 4,500 lbs Axle and Lift Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer

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